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Volume 11, Issue 1, March 2023

  • Comparing the Effects of Indigenous, Effective Microorganisms and NPK Fertilizers on Soil Fertility and Productivity of Groundnut in the Western Region of Cameroon

    Ngueuleu Deuheula Armand, Muyang Rosaline Fosah, Fotso, Tefouet Vaugelas Duthie, Asseng Charles Carnot, Taffouo Victor Désiré

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 1, March 2023
    Pages: 1-10
    Received: 8 December 2022
    Accepted: 28 December 2022
    Published: 10 January 2023
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    Abstract: Groundnut (Arachis hypogaea) is one of the main legumes consumed because of its nutritional importance to humans and animals, and is currently produced in Cameroon below the national demand. The objective of the study was to evaluate the effect of indigenous microorganism fertilizers (IMO), effective fertilizers (EM) and NPK on soil fertility and p... Show More
  • The Relation Between InDel Genetic Distance and Heterosis in Rice

    Xudong Zhu, Xueli Tang, Ju Zhao, Feng Wang, Qingming Zhou, Zhonghua Zhou

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 1, March 2023
    Pages: 11-20
    Received: 27 December 2022
    Accepted: 12 January 2023
    Published: 30 January 2023
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    Abstract: Heterosis is a common phenomenon in plant species, which has been extensively utilized in different crops. Genetic distance is one of important basis for selecting parents in hybrid breeding. There is a relation between the genetic distance and heterosis and hybrid rice combinations usually show a stronger heterosis with larger genetic distance bet... Show More
  • Effect of Covering Mode and Substrate on the Rooting of Marcots of Anacardium occidentale L. in the Sahelian Zone (Maroua, Cameroon)

    Jacques Dominant Beyo, Baye-Niwah Claudette, Fawa Guidawa, Oumarou Haman Zéphirin

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 1, March 2023
    Pages: 21-26
    Received: 30 January 2023
    Accepted: 1 March 2023
    Published: 9 March 2023
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    Abstract: Anacardium occidentale is one of the most popular fruit trees in the dry tropics. Unfortunately, several genotypes of this species face the problem of productivity and low variability. The objective of this study is to contribute to the improvement of the agronomic potential of Anacardium occidentale by aerial layering in Diamaré. Specifically, the... Show More
  • Leaf Vegetable Cultivation in Cameroon: An Overview of the Situation in Njombe and Surrounding Areas

    Enome Akame Guy, Emade Ngoudjede Raissa, Kwa Moise

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 1, March 2023
    Pages: 27-32
    Received: 9 February 2023
    Accepted: 13 March 2023
    Published: 28 March 2023
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    Abstract: Over the past ten years, it has been noted that the demand for leafy vegetables in the coastal area of Cameroon is increasing, particularly in the district of Njombe-Penja. Despite this growth in production volumes, there are also more or less severe shortages at certain times of the year. The main causes behind the variations in vegetable producti... Show More
  • In Vitro and in Vivo Management of Sclerotium rolfsii the Cause of Sugar Beet Root Rot Disease

    Abd-Allah Ahmed Aly El-Naggar, Mohamed Abdallah Yassin

    Issue: Volume 11, Issue 1, March 2023
    Pages: 33-40
    Received: 15 February 2023
    Accepted: 15 March 2023
    Published: 28 March 2023
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    Abstract: Management of sugar beet damping off and root rot diseases caused by Sclerotium rolfsii is urgently needed. Therefore, antifungal activities of 13 materials including 2 bio agents, 2 seaweeds, 3 chemical inducers and 6 fungicides were evaluated. Required inoculum potential of either fungal mass or sclerotia to reach more than 50% of disease inciden... Show More